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Craig Bellamy has revealed he rejected the advances of Tottenham to rejoin Liverpool, simply because the Reds' history far outweighed that of their Premier League rivals.

Bellamy had to choose between the two Champions League-chasing clubs on the final day of the summer transfer window, and he went with Kenny Dalglish's side despite a tough previous experience at Anfield.

The 32-year-old has shown some fine form during his fleeting opportunities this season and, after a man-of-the-match display for Wales in their recent friendly with Norway, the speedy attacker clearly has no regrets over the decision he made.

"On the deadline day, I woke up, my phone went, my agent was on his way to see me - I was in a hotel with Wales - and he said, 'We have two offers - there's Liverpool and there's Tottenham. What do you want to do?'" Bellamy told the Reds' official website.

"I like Tottenham; I like the team a lot. I feel the way they play and pass the ball would suit me a treat - but this was a chance to go to Liverpool. I don't believe you should return, go back to your old clubs, but this is Liverpool and I could never walk away from this opportunity."

Bellamy admits Dalglish was a key factor in his decision, having struggled to adapt to the more cautious approach of previous manager Rafael Benitez.

"This felt right. This was everything I wanted," the forward explained. "I would never sound negative towards Rafa or Gerard Houllier because they have done so much for the club and were outstanding, but this is what I grew up with.

"I watched Liverpool towards the end of last season and the way they were playing, it was what I grew up supporting - the passing and moving, the free-flowing football. It felt like it was back.

"Now watching Liverpool feels like it is Liverpool again - and the opportunity to be a part of that was just too big of a deal to turn down."

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